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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15
GRANITE SHAFTS
which will be Erected on the Battlefield
Of Gettysburg.

The design for the monument of the 9TH
Maine Battery to be erected at Gettysburg has
just been completed. The lower base Of the
monument will be of white Hallowell granite,
feet and inches square, 20 inches in thick.
ness and bevel or 'wash" OF eight inches
Upon this is to rest a second base of the same
material, by feet, 10 inches in thickness,
with bevel of 6 inches. Upon this
a quadrangular die of red beach granite six
feet 10 height will rest; by feet at the
base and tapering three inches to the top.
1t will be surrounded at the pinnacle by a
ball of polished jet black granite, 2 feet, 8
inches in diameter and weighing over a ton.
The total height will be IL feet, inches
Upon the front of the die will appear two
crossed twelve pouader cannons, cut 10 relief,
and the inscription, "Stevens' Battery, 9Th
Maine;" on the right, ''lst Corps, July, l, 2,
3, 1862" and the corps badge. On the left
of the shaft will be cut the badge of the old
9Th corps to which the battery was attached
during the latter part of the war. On the
remaining side the names of the eleven
principal battles in which the battery was
engaged are to be inscribed. We have
been shown picture of the monu.
ment as it will be seen on erection and it can
hardly fail to be one of the handsomest and
most imposing memorials on the great battle.
field. The designer was Maj G. T. Stevens,
of Oakland, the gallant comma nder of the
battery, and the drawings were made by the
ftist ofthe Fiallowell Granite Co. THE recent
reunion of the survivors of the battery al
Gardiner the design presented and unan
imously accepted, Maj. Stevens to make any
changes which might be deemed advisable.
The Gettysburg memorial Of the 10Th Maine
Regiment is to be a plain W hite obelisk
Hallowell granite, twenty-three feet in height
and two and one-half feet square at the base
tapering to the apex The inscription will be,
'l6th Maine Regiment, July lst, 1863" and
the Games of the brigade and corps to which
the regiment was attached. The State coat
of arms will appear on one face of the needle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15
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ALL PAY.
VIII the Life Members Surrender Their
Ne timber ship!

Mr.. J II. Manley has written the follow.
lowing letter to Hon. Rufus Prince, President
of the Maine State Agricultural Society,
which is very timely if the life of the Maine
Agricultural Society is at stake.
AUGUSTA, Me , August 18th, 1887.
Hos. RUFUS PRINCE, President Maine State
Agricultural Society, Turner, Name.
Str The Trustees of the Maine State
Agricultural Society have recently called at
tention of the lite members of the Society to
abuses practiced by some of its members in
past years; and in the cali for the annual
meeting of the Society they have inserted an
article to be acted upon, as follows: ITO see
if the life members will vote to assess the
members who Joined under the $40 fee the
sum Of $40, thereby replenishiDg the treasury
and equaliZing the fee of the membe rship"
AS life me mber, aud one deeply interested
in the success Of the Society, beg to ask YOU
TO have inserted 10 the cali for the annual
meeting an additional proposition, namely
ITO See if the life members will vote to sur
render to the Society their membership"
The Maine State Agricultural Society ia
financially in poor way, and heroic treat
ment must be applied it the Society desires
TO have future. 1t is absolutely impossi-
Die Tor the TAR, located permanently at any
given place, to be success financially, if i,
is to be managed in the future as it has been
in the past in regard TO the privileges accorded
to life members | believe that the life mem.
bers of this Society have enough interest 10 its
welfare TO surrender their membership. They
have received more than an equivalent for the
$40 or $50 they have paid. Then let the man
agement OF The Society, by legislative enact
ment, be placed with the Board of Agriculture
the board electing annually the trustees OF
the Society. Let every man, woman and
child who attends the fair in the future pay
an admission fee | would have no dead heads
connected with 1t; members of the press, re-
porters, everybody, let them pay. If the
future fairs are IN any way equal to those
that have been held in the past every person
attending will receive full value for the ad-
mission he has to pay. | do not want this
old Society to 60 down Ii has a debt OF
more than $4,000 upon its shoulders; this
d. BIT must be met and wiped out. Let some
M ans be devised at the next meeting of the
life members to pay this Indebtedness in full
am, very truly yours,
j. ii MANLEY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15
Give Them q Chance /.

That is to say, your lungs. Also all your
breathing machinery. Very wonderful ma
chinerv it is. Not only the larger air passages
but the thousands of little tubes and cavities
leading from them.
When these are clogged and choked with
matter which ought not to be there, your
lungs cannot half do their work. And what
they do they cannot do well.
Call it cold, cough, Group, pneumonia, ca
tsrrh, consumption. or any of the family OF
throat and nose and head and lung obstruc-
tions, all are bad. All ought to be got rid
of. There is just one sure way to get rio of
them. That is to take Boschee's German
Syrup, which any druggist will sell you at
Is cents q bottle. Even if everything else
has failed you, You may depend upon this for
certain. oct2d&w lychwky
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15
WHERE Is THE BODY
hennebecker Writes His Farewell on a
Birch Bark Scroll.

A short time ago Mr.. Thomas. says the
Portland Press, while walking in his pasture
which is situated in Westbrook, about mile
from Pride's bridge, on what is known as the
Little River" or Duck Pond Brook, found
roll of birch bark about three feet in length,
and FIVE inches in diameter. 1t was rolled so
that the inside of the bark should be out He
examined it without unrolling it and found
that it must have been taken from a tree some
twelve or eighteen inches in diameter.
Thinking that, perhaps, the roll of bark might
be of interest to the visitors who were then at
his home he took it to them. One of the
number in nnrolling it saw, written in lead
pencil. the word 'notice." This arouse. his
curiosity and further investigation was made
which resulted in the discovery of the follow.
ing note, written with a lead pencil in large
letters, and dated and signed as below:
MAY 10. 1887.
"Whoever finds my body just below here in the
brook will find enough money done up in tin box
in my pocket to give me a decent burial have no
home or friends and pray for death, dy name is
James Fields kENNEBEC COUNTY.
Goodbye"
The above note has created a considerable
| excitement in the vicinity where it was found
and a search has been made in the brook for
the body. Many believe that there has been
an actual case of suicide. while others think
it may have been ''put up job"
Mr.. Charles Thomas gave the roll of bark
to MIR Weeks who presented it 20 Mr.. p.
Cregan, aud he at once handed it over to Sc
lectman Webb who showed it to the Press
reporter. There may or NAV not have been
a case of suicide, but if there has been, the
high water that has at times flooded the
stream since May 10th has very probably car
ried The body away 10 the river, and from
thence to some place from which, very likely,
it will never be recovered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15

three bottles during the past year. My health greatly
improved. increased in weight from l65 pounds tc
200 pounds, nv present weight believe the Kas
kline did 1t. Qunine had failed as had other rene
dies usually administered in such cases.
Now, uuless in case of exposure TO extra bat
weather do not have chills, and my general heaf
is quite good. turned over half bottle TO a younr
lady friend few ks since. l learn from her
mother that she was much benefited by II while Il
lasted
trust you may be abe to introduce Kaskiue gen
orally in this country, in which many suffer from
diseases consequent upon malarial poison In the
system. From my own experience can emphasize
its excellence for such diseases. If can serve YOU
call on me.
am very truly yours,
JOHN G. SCARBOROUGH.
Ex-Supt. of Public Schools, North Carolina
Other letters of similar character from prominen,
individuals, which stamp Kaskine as a remedy OF
unbounded merit, will be sent on application.
The Kaskine Company, 81 Warren ST., New York
and IS harrington Road, London.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15

1t seems we must say good bye to the "Syl
van Glen" and make the acquaintance of the
Bay Ridge" Captain J. l.. kilmer of the
Portland & Kenuehec Line of steamers, has
returned from New York where he went to
bring home the steamer Sylvan Glen. Upon
thorough examination of the boat it was
found, unfortunately, that she would require
new boiler next spring, and Capt. kimer
promptly decided not to buy her, as nothing
but first class boat is wanted. He then
looked over a number Of other steamers, IN
the market and fl ally selected the Bay Ridge,
asplendid side wheeler considerably larger
than the other and having only been run
short time. She will cost some $4,000 more
than the former and Capt. kilmer is now
raising that amount. This will increase the
capital stock of the company TO 5000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15

SELMA. North Carolina. Feb. IL. 1887.
Gentlemen-fours inquiring whether or not had
been benefited by Kaskne. and il so to what extent,
&C.. to hand. In reply will say that my health has
not been as good in twenty years now. l suffered
with chills from maaral poison contracted while
serving in the Confederate army on the Peninsuar
Campaigns in Virginia. Did not miss having chill
at least once in twenty days. and frequent
ly once In seven days, for more than fifteen ye
The result was very poor health and general let.
ting down Of the system which only those similarly
affected can appreciate.
In this condition visited New York In Novem-
Der. les5. on bu siness. While there stopped with
Mr.. E. D. Barker. of the University Publishing Co.
told Mr.. Barker of my condition. He called my
attention to your Kaskine and procured for me a
bottle After my return home took the pellets as
directed and found much relief afforded thereby OF
this change wrote Mr.. Barker, who sent two or
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15
"A nluseiIlents.
VELVET AND RAGS.

Tonight Miss Crowell with her talented
company appear in this great play which will
be presented with every attention to detail
under the stage management of John Murray,
who RS a character actor ami manager proba-
bly, has no superior upon the American stage
Miss Crowell is well known in Augusta and
one Of the most popular artists who visits our
city. Mr.. Ed. c. Dudley is fast achieving a
natural reputation as a comedian; for two
years while in the company of the late la
mented John T. Raymond, he divided the
donors with him. His facial expressions are
simply immense. He seems the very soul of
comedy, the genius of fun. Frank o. Ireson,
leading man, is powerful actor and has
brilliant future before him. The entire COM
pany is evenly balanced and well up in their
business. A rare treat is IN store for our
amuse ment loving citizens tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15
New Advertisements.

The improved Taylor's No. hustle should
secure the especial favor of ladies', as it is
the best and most comfortable yet designed.
and especially for summer wear will be found
all that could be desired. 1t is perfect
folding hustle, which disposes itself agreea.
bly, when the wearer is seated, regaining i'm.
mediately it's proper position as soon as the
wearer rises. Those who have once worn
the Taylor hustle will heuceforth have no
other kind. See advertisement, where ex-
planatory cuts are shown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15
A Novel Coach.

Wednesdays Star of the East passengers
The canoe club party visiting the Outlet had
a very enjoyable time. notwithstanding the
dull weather. The waves on the pond were a
bit too boisterous for the canoes at times, so
the party chartered hay rack and sailed
about in that, with OK power On the return,
they started with all their paraphenalia packed
in this same rack, but break down IN the
woods compelled them to seek other convey
ance. so Haliowell missed q sight of his
"Taliy Ho" coach. HatloDeH Register.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15

There was an exciting race at the trottina
park Saturday afternoon between Frank
Gsslin's chestnut mare and Asa Libby's brown,
mile heats. best three in five, for wager of
500 The race was called at $50 but the
first two heats we're won by Gaslin, best time
q 90 and 500 The third heat was hotly
contested one and was taken by Lioby's
brown Sol. The chestnut won the fourth
heat and the race in sos. All the horsemen
of the town were present, and big crowd
besides.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15
SCORE BY INNINGS.
In Perfect Health and Not Coming Home

In Perfect Health and Not Coming ho"e'
In private letter dated Bridge of Esrne,
Scotland, Aug. 2, received here Saturday.
Mr. Blaine says; "All news and rumors OF
nv coming home or of my ill health is the
invention of the correspondent of the Chicago
News, who is following me everywhere.
Never was better in my life; have not been
i'll a moment since came to Europe. l sm
coaching daily and we are all in perfect health.
I expect to sail for home June next.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15

The CushnOcs DOwned by a Picked Nine.
The Cushnocs who were recently organized
for the purpose of winning the championship
of Kennebec Valley, we're badly beaten by
picked nine of local players on the State
grounds Saturday afternoon. Some OF the
features of the game were the fine work of
the picked team at the bat, also their battery
work by Clark ard Morgan. and for the
Cushnoes a neat double play by Patterson and
White A fine throw from left field by
Washburne to Morgan, putting out the man
at the plate, is worthy of notice. The umpir-
ing of Nelson was generally satisfactory.
The score was % to 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15

Mrs Fannie O. Stanley of Pennington,
who was charged with keeping a house OF Ill
fame in that place and for whose arrest war
rants were issued from the Pennington
municipal court, was in the city Saturday,
recommending the streets leading her boy, .
bright little fellow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15
E4Ocnt etices.
HsmmOnd's Grove.

ES@MR. THOMAS CoLBY's barge will make
regular trips to Hammond's Grove each
Wednesday and Saturday, leaving Monument
Park at p. NJ; or on any other day for a
party of six. Will also run to the band concert
st Soldiers Home, every Sunday, leaving
west end kennebec Bridge at 2.30 P. NJ.
iune2l-dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15

Mr.. w G IIussey, formerly of this city,
participated in the contest at Walnut Hill to
decide " no should be members of the Creed
moor team from Massachusetts, and out shot
all competitors. He will accordingly be one
of the team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15

Mr. J. w. Harlow is the fortunate pos
SCISSOR Of fine bird dog which be is training
for the September woodcnck shooting. The
animal il as fond of green apples as a small
boy and devours them with great relish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15
Its nelicacy of Flavor

And the efficacy of its action have rendered
the famous California liquid fruit remedy
Syrup of Figs, immensely popular. 1t
ciesnse' and tones up the clogged and fever
ish system, and dispels Headaches, Colds, and
Fevers. For sale by J. NJ Mixer. Augusta.
aue9ieod& y lmnr3p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15

At the top OF the bank opposite the lower
end of the Maine Central yard big lantern is
displayed nights, the light of which guides
navigators on the river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15

The rooms in the basement of the Epis-
copsl church are completed, and are very
neat and well arranged apartments. hard
wood f1cr has been laid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15

The Togus road is in excellent condition
since the extensive repairs of this season
were completed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15

M The best place in the city 10 buy
Oil Stoves, Refrige-ators, Ice Cream Freez-
ers, Garden Vases, &c. Call sad examine our
stock. J. H. CoeAs, III Water St.
mayl9dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15

Know myself by reading the "Science OF
Life" the best medical work ever published,
for young and middle-sged men.
may7d&v1yl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15

H-Prescriptions receive our careful atten-
ton and are compounded from the purest
medicine obtsinable. our prices are reason
able. Devine & Coughlin. june3dr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15

Miss Lzzette LeBaron and the Moore Sis
tiers Of Gardiner, will give a concert at Booth
bay next Saturday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15

A lynx eyed citizen says he has seen War.
rem, who escaped from Norridge wock jail, on
the street recently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hall will occupy the
Lambard house on Chapel street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15

1t costs IS 90 day for bouquets on the
limited Pullman trains.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15

The First Baptist church is closed during
August
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15

We call attention to large stock of Plumbing anC
Steam Heating Goods Furnaces Electric Bells Marbizec
Nantes, Crates Brass Fenders Fire Sets and Tiles
Magee's Mystic Range containing all the latest i'm
provemens including the celebrated Dockash Crate
Magees Boston Heater" Furnace the most economics
and powerful heater in the market.
Having engaged the services of Mr.. Chas NJ Taber
first class plumber also experienced steam piper from
Braman, Dow & Co., Boston, we can guarantee that al
work left in will be promptly and faithfully exc
cuted
Thankful for past avors, hope for continuance Of
same IN future. Connected by telephone mch22dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15

velve, and Rags at Granite Hall tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15

DR.. Baker has purchased new and
valuable horse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15

A new coal shed is being built in the Maine
Central yard on the site of the old repair shop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15

The Pomona Grange will meet with AL
bion Grange, Aug. "a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15

Take D. X. and be O. K. See ad.
mchS-6m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15

There will be Y. M. C. A. excursion to
morrow (TueSday) morning to Squirrel Is
land by the Steamer Islander. The boat will
leave at A. M. and return between seven
and eight in the evening. Tickets for the
trip will be rs cents; children under twelve
30. The tickets will be sold on the wharf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15
House and Lot for Sale.

A new TX story house, L and wood shed, % Green
st.; parlor, sitting room. dining room, sleeping room
and kitchen, first floor; three sleeping rooms above:
all in perfect order will be sold at good bargain,
- the owner contemplstes leaving town.
Inquire on the premises.
sugsd2tawzws
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Floy Crowell tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15

The Capital Guards will be measured to.
night for their new uniforms, Mr.. p. II.
Mooney handling the tape line. Thre e
commissioned officers and twenty men will
be selected from each company to go to Phil
adelphia. These will have their suits made
1t once while the others must wait a while.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15

Hon J. NJ. Carpenter of Pittston, County
Commissioner, has not purchased horse for
own horses, among them some good ones.
The old mare is twenty-six years old, which
Mr. Carpenter drives now, is as smart as a
colt, and does not take kindly to a whip. Our
esteemed friend has lived in Pittston forty
years and has been up to the village on an
average twice week. travelling equal to
twenty-five miles each week. So that in tn,
forty years pilgrimages to the village Mr..
Carpenter has travelled the distance Of fifty
two thousand miles. equal to twice around
the world, and some over. This ia besides
the trips he has made elsewhere, and all in
his own team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15

The schooner Furman Lore, S. M. Tyler,
captain, left Perth Amboy, July End, with a
cargo of coal for the Augusta Gas Co. While
she should have been here in ten days, owing
to unfavorable weather, she was delayed and
the captain writes dubious letter from
Provincetown, Mass, where the schooer was
ching m 4"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15

New Government envelopes it is said, are
to be issued about September 10. The one
cent envelopes will be blue in color, the two
cent green, the four-ceut carmIne, the five
cent milor blue, the 10 cent chocolate, the
30 cent Bismarck brown, and the 90cent
purple. The 10, 30 and 90 cent stamps will
M ha f a nupt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-15

There viii be meeting Of the shar hold
ers of the Augusta Loan & Building Associa
ton this wednesday, evening at 7.l5
o'clock, at the adermens room, at which time
the shareholders are to pay their first install
ment. All who are now shareholders and
all who desire to subscribe, should be present
at this meeting to begin with the first series,
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ST. JOSEPH'S nos.
PlrAL, N. Y, reports
"lts use is considered IN.
dispensahle. 1, acts per.
f.cily."